How To Make Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Cake

Disney's Sleeping Beauty is one of the all-time classics. And for those who love cooking princess cakes, I'm going to show you how to make an Aurora Princess cake from this beautiful movie. I've updated the classic 'dolly varden' style of cake that's been around for generations and added my own flair with a beautiful Ombre…

ByElise Strachan03/02/20250Comments

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‘My Cupcake Addiction’: Baker Elise Strachan Talks About Her Sweet Obsession

Based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Cupcake Addiction is home to the world's largest free online cake decorating school. With hundreds of Youtube tutorials, Cupcake Addiction shows you how to create gorgeous cakes, cupcakes and cake pop masterpieces from the comfort of your own home. Baker and Pastry Chef Elise Strachan aims to bring…

ByElise Strachan23/10/20220Comments

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Shopaholic Jo Munro’s Best Ever Cook Books

Here's some fabulous cook books at different price points. Here are our top picks of the latest recipe books out just in time to help inspire your cooking over the festive season. We’ve tracked down the best culinary cook book buys from under $40 and $50. Elise Strachan Under $40 Sweet Celebrations by Elise Strachan This time of year…

ByJo Munro03/02/20220Comments

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Giant Peanut Butter Cup Recipe – 4 Ingredients Only

This Giant Peanut Butter Cup recipe by our baking editor Elise Strachan from My Cupcake Addiction is the perfect special dessert to make for your family - and only requires four ingredients. Yes, only four. What's more this recipe is straight from our baking editor's first cook book - Sweet! Celebrations, published by Murdoch Books. Try this…

ByElise Strachan16/01/20220Comments

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My Cupcake Addiction’s Yummy Popsicle Ice Cream Cake

I love this idea for barbeques or kids parties! It's another no bake 'cake' idea that you can make a week or so in advance and store in the freezer until it's required. INGREDIENTS 1/2 L Good quality Strawberry Ice cream 1/2 L Good quality Vanilla Ice cream 1/2 L Good quality Chocolate Ice cream Melted chocolate Sprinkles /…

ByElise Strachan19/05/20210Comments

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Sweet! Celebrations: Chocolate Sprinkle Ice Cream Bowls

When it comes to sweets, I try to put aside a small handful whenever I'm treating myself or the kids so I don't have to buy whole bags to recreate recipes. Store them in jars or plastic wrap, as you never know when you'll need three pink jelly beans to complete a dessert. Money Saver: Spread any…

ByElise Strachan18/04/20210Comments

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Sweet! Celebrations: Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Pops Recipe

Elise Strachan's recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Pops is from her book, Sweet! Celebrations, published by Murdoch Books. This recipe is from her no bake chapter and is perfect for a hot summer day to serve to your kids and their friends. Elise's accessible approach to cooking has turned her into a social media phenomenon and drawn…

ByElise Strachan13/04/20210Comments

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How To Fake Culinary Excellence: Baking And Sweets For Beginners

Anyone can fake culinary excellence. Just remember - presentation is everything. If you're not a whizz in the kitchen, don't attempt the mighty croquembouche or a delicate layered petit gateaux with multiple elements. Keep it simple! A simple dessert done well will out perform an extravagant dessert that leaves you in tears on the kitchen…

ByElise Strachan30/03/20210Comments

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Delicious Mini Cake Cookies With Buttercream Frosting

To make Mini Cake Cookies is simple if you know how. You can choose to bake your own sugar cookies, or use store bought cream filled sandwich cookies like Arnotts' Creamies. Elise Strachan from My Cupcake Addiction gave this tip, "I used home made frosting but tinned is readily available and saves yet another…

ByElise Strachan03/01/20210Comments

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Elise Strachan’s Delicious Dessert Show Airing In April

Elise Strachan, creator and founder of the popular YouTube channel My Cupcake Addiction with over 3 million subscribers, is presenting a new mouth-watering series on SBS called "The Sweet Life with Elise Strachan". The two-part series sees Elise, who is also a contributor for The Carousel, explore a delicious range of desserts online made…

ByEmeric Brard18/03/20200Comments